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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Santa Barbara Is in the Middle of a Summer COVID Comeback
COVID-19 is back in Santa Barbara by all accounts. The poop data is up, and urgent care centers are seeing a lot of cases. “We’ve had a pretty busy summer so far,” said Dr. Alex Leasure, the medical director at Sansum Clinic Urgent Care. “People traveling, coming back, and feeling sick is a really common story I get,” he said. That’s to be expected when people travel away from the circle of their life at home and encounter hundreds of new people, and new viruses, often in confined spaces, Leasure explained.
Paso Robles propane service offers practical advice for installing the propane tank
-It might seem that installing a new propane tank is a simple process. Choose a flat spot, not too far from a driveway or the house and put the tank there, right? “Well, there’s actually a little more to it than that,” reports Steve Dodson, a member of the family-owned Wildhorse Propane & Appliances.
Community Spotlight: Delaney McGraw & ‘Hank’
Delaney McGraw & ‘Hank’ won their Hampshire Weight Class at the CMSF! Delaney is a 3rd year member of Ranchita Canyon 4H, and Hank was bred by WD Swine out of Turlock, Ca. To submit your community spotlight, send a high resolution (300 dpi) jpeg photo by email to editor@13starsmedia.com, along with a caption up to 85 words.
Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Friday, July 26
Cheap Trick performs Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. for an Evening of Music & Wine in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Currently gearing up for their 50th anniversary, Cheap Trick remains an indispensable rock ’n’ roll institution, beloved everywhere for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential union of mischievous wit, powerhouse pop hooks and razor-sharp riffs. Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums), the Rockford, IL-based band, with Daxx Nielsen on drums for the last 14 years, has become part of the very fiber of American music, with more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications, myriad awards and industry honors, featured appearances on over 20 movie soundtracks, and total record sales now well over $20M. Five decades on, Cheap Trick remains the same at its core as ever – four great guys, three great chords, and an unparalleled canon of tunes that will last an eternity, from “He’s A Whore,” “California Man” and “Dream Police” to “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide #1 hit single, “The Flame.
Two local boxers win at state championship
– Local youth boxers Caiden Perez and JJ Subia recently earned titles at the 2024 Southern California State Amateur Boxing Championships, which was held in Perris from July 12 to 15. Both boxers train at the Goat Shack Boxing Club in Paso Robles, which opened in January 2023. Subia, who is 21 years old, is also the owner of the club.
Students to receive school supplies at annual shopping spree
This year, 150 students from Paso Robles and surrounding areas will participate. – RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate, Paso Robles, announced its 23rd annual Up With Kids Back to School Shopping Spree event will take place on Aug. 10 at the Paso Robles Target Store. This community event supports local students by providing necessary supplies and clothing to start the school year with confidence.
Firefighters contain vineyard fire in rural Paso Robles
– Firefighters responded to a 1-acre wildland fire near the 1300 block of Live Oak Road in rural Paso Robles on Thursday. The fire, surrounded by roads in a vineyard, was reported by Cal Fire SLO on social media. An update from Cal Fire stated that forward progression of the...
Firestone Walker to cut emissions with $7.3 million grant
Expansion will help the company eliminate 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. – Firestone Walker Incorporated in Paso Robles, California, has been awarded $7.3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance its use of solar energy. This funding is part of a broader $33 million initiative supporting nine projects across seven states aimed at advancing concentrating solar-thermal (CST) technologies.
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